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Master of Education with optional pathways
- Derby, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
Masters for education professionals that examines policy, Culture and practice.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Education with optional pathways. Select and apply relevant analytical
- Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.
Career outcomes
- Further and higher education roles
- Education consultancy
- Training and development
- Charities
- NGOs and policy organisations
- Educational research and innovation
- Further study
Curriculum
- One-year masters (180 credits) that places learning in the student's professional context
- Examining education policy
- Culture and practice and the leadership of change. Optional pathways shape the route
- Including a research-focused option
- and the course ends with a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent
- Some courses require a relevant degree
- Experience or interview. IELTS 6.5 typical
- With 6.0 (some courses 5.5) in each skill
- Up to 7.0 on some courses.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (UK 2:2 or international equivalent), Some courses need professional experience, Interview or a relevant first degree (e. G. Health, Therapy and teaching courses).
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results.
How to apply
- Check the course entry requirements (2:2 degree or equivalent) and start dates. Click Apply directly on the course page
- or apply through an overseas representative. Provide degree transcripts and proof of English (IELTS 5 typical). Interview or portfolio where the course asks. After an offer
- Pay the 8
- 000 GBP deposit before a CAS. Use the CAS to apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Arrive by the stated date.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,500, £18,100 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £28,927 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Derby Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Education |
| Department | Education |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 180 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | South-East Asia Scholarship: 5000 GBP fee reduction for qualifying nationals of Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand or Vietnam entering an eligible on-campus, Full-time undergraduate or taught postgraduate degree in January or September 2027. Offer, CAS and other criteria apply. |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
Tuition is £17,500, £18,100 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £28,927 GBP. The estimated living cost is £14,436 GBP.

